2.1 Inspection 2.2 Accessories 2.3 Notes on Use Cleaning the Unit 3. Parts Identification 4. Operation of the SF-100 4.1 Mounting on the LS-1000 4.2 Setting Mounted Slides 4.3 Removing Mounted Slides 4.4 Removing the Auto Slide Feeder 4.5 What to Do If a Mounted Slide is Jammed...
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Cautions • The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission is prohibited. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know.
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Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice for customers in Canada...
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If You Notice Anything Abnormal If unusual noise, odor or smoke occurs, switch the LS-1000 off immediately and disconnect the power cord and the SCSI cable. Contact your retailer or Nikon sales representative in your country. Storage and Operating Locations Proper storage will ensure the long life of the Unit.
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Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
We hope that you will find this manual helpful. 1.1 Features The SF-100 is an Auto Slide Feeder designed specifically for use with the NIKON 35mm Film Scanner LS-1000. It allows consecutive automatic scanning of mounted 35mm slides.
Please refer to the drawing at right for the amount of space to be provided. If possible, place a suitable cover over the unit to avoid dust accumulating when it is stored. The necessary space when the Auto Slide Feeder SF-100 is attached is shown below. 23.6˝ (60cm) 2˝...
2.2 Accessories The following items are included with your SF-100. When you open the package, check whether all the items are present. If there are any missing items, please contact your retailer immediately.
Cleaning the Unit When carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning, ensure that no volatile liquids such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner come into contact with the SF-100 as this may cause a failure, fire, or electric shock. Please observe the following points: •...
4. Operation of the SF-100 4.1 Mounting on the LS-1000 Before connecting, confirm that the LS-1000 is turned off. Step 1 Place the LS-1000 on its side, with the film slot toward the top. (The on/off switch will be on the uppermost side.) Open the connector cover on the front panel, and slide the cover into the panel.
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Step 3 Place the SF-100 in front of the LS-1000, and insert the SF-100 connector fully into the LS-1000 connector. Step 4 Press the binder to be engaged with the groove on the top of the LS-1000, to fix the feeder to the LS-1000. Make sure that the lock is fully engaged (the surface of the lock should be perfectly horizontal).
4.2 Setting Mounted Slides Set the slides to be read by LS-1000 in the insertion side of the magazine. Step 1 Open the magazine cover. Insert Guide Stickers Insertion Magazine Step 2 Next, grip the slide push plate in the insertion side with your fingers, pull it back against the spring, and catch it in the notch so that it cannot return to its original position.
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Note: Make sure that the slides are inserted with the longer sides of the film at the top and bottom. Inserting the slide with the shorter sides at the top and bottom may result in damage to the film or mount. Note: Insert Guide Stickers shown below help you to insert slides correctly.
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Step 3 Set the slides with their apertures vertically oriented with respect to the LS-1000, and with the emulsion surface facing the slide push plate. Remarks Do not set the auto slide feeder horizontally, as this will prevent scanning of both ends of the film, and may also cause the slides to jam inside the auto slide feeder.
4.3 Removing Mounted Slides Once a slide has been scanned in the LS-1000, it will be ejected into the ejection side of the magazine. Step 1 Grip the slide push plate, which presses against the slides ejected from LS-1000, and pull it out against the spring. Step 2 Remove the mounted slides.
4.4 Removing the Auto Slide Feeder To remove the auto slide feeder, follow the installation steps in reverse. Step 1 Confirm that the LS-1000 is turned off. Step 2 Close the magazine cover. Step 3 Press down the lock toward the auto slide feeder side, disengaging it from the groove in the top of the LS-1000.
1. Open the magazine cover. 2. Grip the mounted slide with your fingers or tweezers and remove from the magazine. Be careful not to damage the slide or the SF-100. If a jam occurs between the slide autofeeder and the LS-1000 1.
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